Public Safety Officer

Public Safety Officer I

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Work type: Staff
Location: Channel Islands
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Safety, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Public Safety

Public Safety Officer I

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

The PSO I is a non-sworn position that performs functions related to parking support including, but not limited to, patrolling of campus parking lots, enforcement of parking regulations, cash collection from permit dispensers and meters, signage and parking for special events, and maintenance and analysis of appropriate records. Perform functions related to police support including, but not limited to, dispatching duties in the police communications center, processing police records, property and evidence control, customer services, maintenance of department equipment and fleet, completing non-emergent crime reports and providing assistance to the public.

Perform functions related to public safety services including, but not limited to, safety escorts, building and facility security, emergency phone testing and completing incident reports. Perform other duties as assigned related to parking support, police support, and public safety services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid California Driver License. This position requires vehicle operation, and continued employment is contingent upon maintaining the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and a safe driving record.

Incumbents must have the ability to independently respond and act quickly, accurately evaluate information and situations, and make appropriate decisions in routine, non-routine, and emergency situations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and ability to handle sensitive situations with tach and confidentiality; ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, and regulations; ability to make effective decisions and judgments in emergency situations;

ability to convey clear, concise communications and directions; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to act and resolve parking and traffic problems; ability to write standard incident and crime reports in a clear and concise manner; ability to observe and recall details and incidents, as well as detect and respond appropriately to potentially hazardous situations; ability to effectively interact with a wide range of individuals including the campus community and the general public;

ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and confidentiality. Ability to successfully complete the POST basic dispatcher academy and CSUCI Police Department Communications Training Program related to public safety support and dispatch activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential qualifications require the ability to follow oral and written instructions, speak clearly and concisely, and effectively use the phonetic alphabet. Maintain composure in highly stressful situations or when dealing with difficult individuals. Ability to appropriately perform sales transactions, handle money, and operate basic computer systems. Ability to support the training for staff and the campus community. Prior parking enforcement and/or dispatching experience preferred.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a…